New MOT categories to be introduced in May
New MOT categories to be introduced in May as part of an EU directive. The test will now class defects as Dangerous, Major or Minor.
RAC comments on decision to stick with first MOT at three years
The Government has decided that the first MoT test on cars and motorcycles won't be extended to four years due to safety concerns
Car buyers not in control of finance as dealers drive the process
As the RAC launches its new Flexiloan motor loans product, new research of buyers suggests car dealers have a firm grip on car finance
RAC reacts to speed limit reductions in France
The speed limit on some French roads is to be cut in a bid to curb accidents
RAC warns of pump price misery as oil hits $70 a barrel for first time in more than three years
The price of a barrel of oil has gone above $70 for the first time in more than three years, potentially spelling misery for motorists at the pump throughout 2018.
Nearly a quarter of a million cars broken into in 2016
Nearly a quarter of a million vehicles were broken into in 2016, with 26 police forces – more than half of all those in England, Scotland and Wales – seeing more thefts from cars than the previous year, according to data seen by RAC Insurance
More pump price rises take petrol to highest in three years
Motorists begin 2018 paying the highest price for petrol since the end of 2014, RAC Fuel Watch data reveals
Negative headlines about ‘dirty diesel’ pushing fleets to switch
A survey of 1,000 UK firms carried out by RAC Business found 62% of large businesses with between 250 and 499 staff are considering phasing out their diesel vehicles, compared to just 33% among small firms with less than 10 employees. And, nearly half (47%) of businesses of any size say they are thinking about moving away from diesel.
Storm Eleanor threatens treacherous driving conditions to Scotland and north England
RAC issues advice on driving in high winds and heavy rain as the fifth-named storm of the season batters Scotland, Northern Ireland and the north east and west of England this evening and overnight.
Don’t suffer a ‘traumatic Tuesday’ on the first day back at work with a bad case of the flat battery blues
RAC warns motorists not to get caught out by a flat battery on first day back at work. More batteries fail on first working day of the new year than any other. Tuesday 2 January expected to be busiest RAC breakdown day of 2018
RAC issues warning to drivers in northern England as fresh snowfall is forecast
The RAC's Rod Dennis provides advice to drivers likely to be affected by tomorrow's new snowfall
RAC comments - 6,000 drivers caught at least twice for driving distracted using a handheld phone
More than 6,000 motorists have been caught at least twice for driving while distracted, including using a mobile phone, in the past four years. Figures released by the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency in response to a Freedom of Information request by the Press Association highlight the problem of repeat offenders.
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